Pregnancy Friendly Whole30 Smoky Paprika Pork Breakfast Patties
Mornings during pregnancy call for something satisfying, protein-packed, and made from ingredients you can actually trust ā and these smoky breakfast patties deliver on all three. Ground pork is seasoned with smoked paprika, fennel seeds, sage, garlic powder, and onion powder, creating that deeply savory, slightly smoky flavor you'd expect from a quality breakfast sausage without any mystery additives or preservatives. Cooking pork to an internal temperature of 160Ā°F is the key food safety step here, and the recipe calls that out explicitly, so you're never guessing whether the meat is done. Avocado oil keeps things clean and gives the patties a gorgeous golden crust in the skillet. The thumb-dimple trick in the center of each patty is a small detail that makes a real difference, helping them cook flat and evenly all the way through. These are hearty enough to anchor a full breakfast plate alongside eggs and fruit, and simple enough to prep on a weekday without any stress.
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4 servings
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 Ā½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp fennel seeds, lightly crushed
- Ā½ tsp garlic powder
- Ā½ tsp onion powder
- Ā½ tsp dried sage
- Ā¼ tsp black pepper
- Ā¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Ā¾ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
Instructions
- 1
Combine the ground pork, smoked paprika, fennel seeds, garlic powder, onion powder, dried sage, black pepper, red pepper flakes (if using), and salt in a large mixing bowl. Mix with your hands until the spices are evenly distributed throughout the meat, about 30 seconds ā stop as soon as the mixture is uniform to avoid overworking.
- 2
Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and press each into a round patty about 3 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick. Press a shallow dimple in the center of each patty with your thumb to help them cook flat.
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